In a pivotal match-up between two top middleweights, MMAWeekly.com has confirmed that on Dec. 27 Yushin Okami will return from a lingering hand injury to face submission wizard Dean Lister, as confirmed by Lister’s management group at Haymaker’s Empire

Thats a sweet matchup. Wish it was closer though. And unfortunately I don't see the boogeyman winning this, Okami will outwork him on the feet to a ud or possible knockout given that Listen isin't top notch standing up. Hopefully he can score a few takedowns and maybe a lucky sub.

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Lister by (T)KO - unlikelyLister has never won by KO, and Okami has only been finished by KO once.

Lister by Sub - unlikelyLister has finished 9 of his 11 wins by submission. But....Okami has never been submitted. So it is unlikely, but this is MMA.

Lister by UD - unlikelyLister is not much of a striker. If it stays on the feet, I think Okami will have the advantage. And if it goes to the ground, I think Okami will be taking it there, him being the bigger stronger fighter.

Okami by (T)KO - unlikelyOkami does have decent striking, but I think Lister has solid defense standing, and on the ground.

Okami by UD - likelyOkami is huge a huge MW who is solid in all areas. He can control the fight with his strength, striking, and wrestling. All of which, I think are superior to Lister's. And if it goes to the ground, I think his JJ defense is solid as well.

Okami by UD. For the record, I am rooting for Lister.

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